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Decoding DNA: Definition, Structure and Function of DNA

  What is DNA ?      Whether we're talking plants, animals, or any other living critters, we all rock some seriously unique features tailored to our species' specifics. It's like our ancestral tailor went all out, considering the region, heritage, and our individual needs. But why the flair, you ask? Well, it's all in the grand decoding of our DNA, plus a sprinkle of environmental influence. That's right, folks, it's Mother Nature's fashion show, and we're all strutting our stuff! Ok, Let's move to the definition...    DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is the fundamental molecule of life. It's the genetic material that holds the instructions for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.  It is a heriditary material passed onto offsprings through parents.  DNA is twisted into a double helix DNA structure. This iconic structure was el...